Demonstrate the four types of weight bearing precautions

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A. Describe and demonstrate proper method for measurement and fitting of crutches.

B. Demonstrate proper technique for moving in and out of a chair with crutches.

C. Describe and demonstrate the four types of weight bearing precautions (non-weight bearing, touch weight bearing, and weight bearing as tolerated).

D. Demonstrate proper technique for crutch walking (three point gait).

E. Outline emergency measures for an injured extremity. Apply emergency measures to a) client with open compound fracture of the femur, b) client with open compound fracture of the femur bleeding profusely.

F. Describe different ways to classify fractures.

G. Explain the treatment components of R.I.C.E.

H. Compare and describe differences between plaster of Paris and synthetic casts.

I. Describe material used, drying time, and advantages of different types of casts. Show examples of different casts.

J. Describe care and proper handling of the wet cast.

K. Describe what you would teach a client regarding the care of their cast.

L. Describe the process of assessment of a casted extremity.

M. List the indicators of circulatory compromise in an injured or immobilized extremity.

N. Describe the assessment process for circulation, motion, and sensation in an injured limb.

O. Describe pathophysiology of compartment syndrome and treatment.

P. Distinguish between early and late manifestations of compartment syndrome.

Q. Describe the process of bone healing.

R. Discuss the three elements of traction (Countertraction, traction and line of pull).

S. List the principles of traction maintenance.

T. Explain the purpose for skin versus skeletal traction.

U. Identify types of skin and skeletal traction.

V. Outline the nursing care when maintaining the client in traction (skin and skeletal).

W. Define and describe the function of external fixation devices.

X. Describe appropriate pin site care. Include evidenced based nursing practice information.

Y. Describe and discuss amputations: definition, reasons for amputations, nursing considerations and complications.

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